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Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!)

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Great wrap around patio with nice breezes and sunset views.
House painted spring, 2014.
Children's bedroom.
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7236.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Rowayton, CT
  • Place, Rowayton Arts Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rowayton Dog Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Town Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!)

Classic, Charming Rowayton Victorian circa 1898 with modern, bright, clean, cheery, elegant feel, with view of the Five Mile River. Primary residence, well maintained with quality furnishings, home features gourmet kitchen renovated in 2020, new outdoor shower, original moldings, hardwood floors, and many period details. Well furnished and decorated. Great flow for family, friends and relaxing on the porch. Beautiful border flower and rose gardens enclosed by a picket fence. One to five minute walk to excellent restaurants and markets and shops and Rowayton Arts Center in Rowayton Village. Short, five minute walk to Wee Burn Beach Club and to Roton Point Association and Bayley Beach. Pinkney Park, The Nature Preserve and the Rowayton Library are nearby.

Come visit family and friends in Connecticut in Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Norwalk including Rowayton.

Come from near or far.

Escape the city for a week or long weekend!

Well know authors Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss lived in this house from 1945 to 1973, where they wrote the books "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and "The Carrot Seed". They mentored and frequently hosted in the home their friend Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are."

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September, 2014
Note from Johnson & Krauss biographer Philip Nel:

This past Friday, I spent the afternoon at Crockett Johnson’s house — 74 Rowayton Avenue (Rowayton, Connecticut), where he and Ruth Krauss lived from 1945 to 1973. Though I wrote their biography and had seen (and photographed) the house from the outside, I’d never been inside. I’ve seen all of their homes from the outside, but — hesitant to intrude on residents’ privacy — not actually been into the homes themselves. Since I was in town to give a talk that evening, Gil and Kim Kernan (the current owners) kindly invited me to spend some time in their home. My visit was one of the happiest events occasioned by my Johnson-Krauss biography.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Norwalk

Rowayton, a neighbourhood in Norwalk, is home to this holiday home. Stepping Stones Museum for Children and E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The SoNo Collection and Stamford Town Center. Norwalk Maritime Aquarium and Chelsea Piers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Rowayton, CT

What's nearby

  • Rowayton Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rowayton Dog Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chelsea Piers - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Stamford Town Center - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Stamford Center for the Arts - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Rowayton Station - 3 min drive
  • White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Down - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arden’s - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!)?

As of 22 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!) on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$3,003, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Classic Rowayton Victorian (With a modern feel!!) located?

Located in Rowayton, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Historic South Norwalk and Norwalk Maritime Aquarium. The Maritime Aquarium and The SoNo Collection are also within 6 miles (10 km). Rowayton Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

A Perfect Weekend!

We had such a wonderful time at this home for a girls reunion weekend. The house is in a perfect location and the owners were wonderful! Meeting us upon arrival and making us feel right at home. There are many things about this home that make it so special. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byllie Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, comfortable and lovely kitchen

The host couple went out of their way to be welcoming and provided lots of detailed information about the house and Rowayton area. They placed fresh flowers in most every room from their garden. Although it was out of their control, the new house construction across the street was noisy from early morning until early evening. But the new house should be fully enclosed soon and not a distraction. Wonderful hosts and great house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

How nice was our long weekend for our family..

We had a quiet family gathering with planned activities. It was appreciated by all., and know we would enjoy it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We rented for three nights while visiting for a family wedding. The house is located in a lovely seaside village within walking distance to everything. The place is charming, the house adorable and immaculate, beds were very comfortable, and it had everything we needed. One of the nicest vacation stays we have ever had. All the local information was provided in a notebook, as well as fascinating house history. The owner checked in by text several times and was very helpful. In all, a wonderful time. Thank you, Gil and Kim!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sad to leave!

Everything was so smooth with booking, arrival and checking in to the property thanks to the owner who was extremely responsive and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay in their home. The house a wonderful place to gather with family and sitting on the porch and playing in their beautiful yard wit the kids made for many lasting memories. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Rowayton Beach Home

Amazing house the owner went all out to make sure we had waters, coffee, everything we needed. The owners treated us like family. We were visiting the Connecticut coast for the first time and it was beautiful. Everything within walking distance, beautiful beach, kayaking, SUP’s great dinning. Sunset cruises available close by, breathtaking views. Lots of room in the house and it was decorated perfectly for a beach home, the quintessential New England beach home. We would love to stay her again. Perfect place to do the city and beach all in one weekend. Incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackie S.

A Rowayton Classic!

This home is centrally located, has a beautiful, big yard, and is incredibly livable. It was perfect for our family visiting from out of town to really feel the magic of what it's like to live in a quintessential seaside village!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Great location. Cozy, clean home.

Great location. Cozy, clean home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Wonderful stay!

My family really enjoyed the home. It is convenient to town, there is a lot of history with the house, and it had the perfect amount of space. The owners were also very helpful and checked in to make sure everything was going well. Thank you for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

A great place to spend the weekend

We booked fairly last minute and we're so glad we did. Gil made us feel incredibly welcome, including our dog with a supply of tennis balls. The house is beautiful and comfortable and you feel at home immediately. We spent the weekend enjoying the what the small town has to offer and much of that was done from the wrap around covered porch, just watching the world go by. We would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Amazing property and the owner's are great!

We spent a week at the house with our two kids and my mom. What an amazing house with an amazing location. This is the perfect house for a family getaway. The house is gorgeous, bed's are super comfortable and the owner could not be nicer. Everything you need food wise is just a short walk away and there is a small grocery store down the street for essentials. For more in depth shopping the local larger grocery store is maybe a 5-10 minute drive. Absolutely love this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

george m.

nice house in a good location!

i rented this home for a weekend family reunion. there was plenty of room for our group of 7. good restaurants are nearby with takeout food available. the beach is within walking distance. the owner was easy to deal with. i will most likely rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016

About the host

Hosted by Gil Kernan

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Why they chose this property

This past Friday, I spent the afternoon at Crockett Johnson’s house — 74 Rowayton Avenue (Rowayton, Connecticut), where he and Ruth Krauss lived from 1945 to 1973. Though I wrote their biography and had seen (and photographed) the house from the outside, I’d never been inside. I’ve seen all of their homes from the outside, but — hesitant to intrude on residents’ privacy — not actually been into the homes themselves. Since I was in town to give a talk that evening, Gil and Kim Kernan (the current owners) kindly invited me to spend some time in their home. My visit was one of the happiest events occasioned by my Johnson-Krauss biography.

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